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title: 'Forward Deployed Engineer at WeRide.ai'
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# Forward Deployed Engineer at WeRide.ai

- **Company:** WeRide.ai
- **Location:** One-North
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2024-03-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/weride/012c818d-4ad8-4096-80b0-386cdf79f8d5

## Job description

WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. It offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robosweeper, Robovan and Advanced Driving Solution to provide services. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make our mobility and transportation safer, more affordable, and accessible.

For more information, please visit: http://www.weride.ai

We are seeking a highly motivated Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our office in Singapore, focusing on the deployment, testing, and real-world operation of L4 autonomous driving systems across international projects.

In this role, you will work at the frontline of autonomous driving deployment, collaborating closely with engineering teams, customers, and local partners to bring cutting-edge technology into real-world environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our systems operate safely, reliably, and effectively across diverse conditions.

You will also have opportunities to participate in global project deployments, gaining hands-on experience in different countries while contributing to the commercialization of autonomous driving technologies.

## Key Responsibilities

- Act as a frontline technical owner for the deployment and operation of L4 autonomous driving systems in real-world environments

- Lead and execute system-level testing and validation, ensuring robust performance across diverse road, traffic, and environmental conditions

- Conduct functional, performance, and safety testing, ensuring readiness for pilot and commercial deployment

- Support and oversee on-site vehicle testing and fleet operations in Singapore or other countries, working closely with customers and partners

- Perform data analysis and root cause investigation, identifying issues and driving continuous improvement of system performance and stability

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (autonomy software, hardware, cloud, TPM) to resolve complex system-level issues

- Participate in international deployments, supporting system rollout, localization, and operation in new regions

- Contribute to improving deployment processes, testing methodologies, and operational best practices for scalable global rollout

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Robotics, Automation, Vehicle Engineering, or a related field

- Minimum 1 year of experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or related domains; experience with L4 systems is a plus

- Familiarity with autonomous driving system testing, validation, and deployment workflows

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex system-level issues

- Hands-on experience with Linux, Python and ROS is preferred

- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing environments

- Fluent in Mandarin and English, with the ability to support international collaboration and technical discussions

- Willingness to travel globally and adapt to diverse environments and project requirements

What Makes This Role Unique

- Work directly on real-world deployment of L4 autonomous driving systems, beyond simulation and lab testing

- Operate at the intersection of R&D, field deployment, and customer engagement

- Gain exposure to international projects, regulatory environments, and diverse driving conditions

- Play a key role in bridging the gap between technology development and commercial operation

WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on experience. Employee benefits include: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families) Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Paid vacations and holidays

More about WeRide: Website: https://www.weride.ai/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeRideAI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/werideai/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/weride_ai

## About WeRide.ai

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WeRide is a leading global commercial-stage company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4, deploying vehicles in over 40 cities across 12 countries.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States (with major R&D and operations centers in Guangzhou, China)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Tony Han (Founder & CEO), Yan Li (Co-founder & CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Autonomous driving technology, smart mobility, smart logistics, smart sanitation
- **Target customers**: B2B (global OEMs, mobility platforms, Tier 1 suppliers, city governments), B2C (via robotaxi services)
- **Mission**: To make mobility safer, more affordable, and accessible through safe and reliable driverless solutions

## Products & Services
- **Robotaxi**: Self-driving taxi service, launched China’s first open-to-public Robotaxi service in Guangzhou (2019)
- **Robobus**: Autonomous mini-bus for on-demand transit
- **Robovan**: Autonomous logistics van for urban freight
- **Robosweeper**: Autonomous sanitation vehicle for street cleaning
- **WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0)**: One-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance System) solution

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed directly; total funding raised exceeds USD 2.08 billion (post-IPO equity round in Sep 2025)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~USD 49.5 million (FY2024); total funding USD 2.08 billion
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Uber, Grab, GAC Group, Bosch, Yutong Group
- **Growth Signals**: 44.1% headcount growth YoY (265 employees as of 2025); first and only autonomous driving company dual primary listed in both the US and Hong Kong; autonomous driving permits in 8 markets (China, UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, US); included in Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and Future 50 lists

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover regulatory edge**: Only company with autonomous driving permits in 8 global markets
- **Proprietary platform (WeRide One)**: Universal autonomous driving technology platform covering L2 to L4
- **Real-world operational data**: Over 2,500 days of fleet operation across diverse geographies
- **Strategic OEM partnerships**: Deep integration with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Bosch, GAC Group, and Yutong
- **Dual listing on NASDAQ and HKEX**: Provides access to capital and credibility

## Strategic Focus
- **Large-scale commercialization**: Expanding robotaxi, robobus, and robovan deployments globally
- **ADAS product push**: Scaling WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) end-to-end ADAS for mass-market vehicles
- **New market entry**: Targeting additional countries and cities for autonomous vehicle permits and operations
- **Talent growth**: Aggressively hiring (438 active job postings, up 454% YoY) to support R&D and global expansion

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven environment focused on solving novel, challenging problems in autonomous mobility. Emphasis on continuous learning and career growth.
- **Work policy**: On-site roles at offices in San Jose (CA), Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and other locations. Most roles require physical presence.
- **Perks**: Employee stock plan, competitive compensation, 100% company-paid premium medical plan, free hot breakfast/lunch/dinner, paid vacation and time-off, team-building activities, generous parental leave, 401(k) plan.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong technical depth – employees come from top companies (Google, Waymo, Microsoft, Baidu, ByteDance) and universities (CMU, UIUC). New grad programs for 2026/2027 available.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling (44% headcount growth YoY) with opportunities to impact global deployment of autonomous vehicles.

## Sources
1. [weride.ai/about](https://weride.ai/about)
2. [weride.ai/careers](https://www.weride.ai/careers)
3. [linkedin.com/company/werideai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/werideai)
4. [builtin.com/company/werideai](https://builtin.com/company/werideai)
5. [jobs.lever.co/weride](https://jobs.lever.co/weride)

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